thorough
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After docking, the ship will undergo thorough cleaning and disinfection procedures, according to the operator.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
“This investment was made after thorough diligence of the investment structure and the underlying documentation,” Prasad said in a statement on his fund’s stake in Anthropic.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
“These actions were taken to ensure a thorough review of the matter and to maintain public trust and confidence.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
If infected rodents are confirmed on board, public-health officials might require a thorough decontamination—a process that, according to the CDC, involves wetting all surfaces with disinfectants before cleaning to avoid sending virus particles airborne.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
He picked up the fish and held it to the light in the palm of his hand for a thorough examination.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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